Johnny Van Zant | |
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![]() Van Zant in 2010 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | John Roy Van Zant |
Born | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | February 27, 1959
Genres | Southern rock, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1976–present |
John Roy "Johnny" Van Zant (born February 27, 1959) is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd.[1]
Van Zant was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the younger brother of the late Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder and former lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, and of the .38 Special founder, Donnie Van Zant.